A patient with cirrhosis is given a medication that inhibits the enzyme responsible for the conversion of acetaldehyde to ethanol. What is the likely outcome of this treatment?
Q1. A patient with cirrhosis is given a medication that inhibits the enzyme responsible for the conversion of acetaldehyde to ethanol. What is the likely outcome of this treatment?
Answer: Increased production of acetaldehyde
Explanation: Inhibition of acetaldehyde dehydrogenase leads to increased acetaldehyde levels, causing further liver damage.